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How to pronounce darkening in American English
“darkening” pronunciation by American speakers
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is sort of going yellow and darkening while the color floral pattern is lightening.
National Archives
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can see here the darkening of the map over time indicates higher levels of attainment across
Census Bureau
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the darkening night we wake with the sun rather than the clock pack up and walk
US Forest Service
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